Connecticut : What you need to know
Enjoying the highest per-capita income in the nation is Connecticut, with a diverse economy led by sectors like technology, finance, insurance, manufacturing and agriculture. The best places to live in Connecticut are Stamford, Weston, Westport, Bridgeport, New Haven and Greenwich. Many long-standing educational institutions continue to thrive, led by Yale University and the University of Connecticut. Meanwhile, the arts, film and tourism industries generate a combined $15 billion annually for the state.
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Quick Facts about CT
Population | 3,593,222 |
Latest Population Increase | 0.00% |
Median Household Income | $70,331 |
Median Home Price | $270,500 |
Median Property Tax | $2,067 |
Median Rent | $67 |
Employment Rate in CT
Employed | 95.3% | |
Unemployed | 4.7% |
Featured Cities/Population in CT
New Britain, CT | 72,988 |
Bristol, CT | 60,554 |
West Hartford, CT | 63,288 |
Norwalk, CT | 87,701 |
Hartford, CT | 124,795 |
Bridgeport, CT | 147,340 |
Waterbury, CT | 109,551 |
New Haven, CT | 130,612 |
Danbury, CT | 83,476 |
Stamford, CT | 126,592 |
Race in CT
Ethnicity White | 77.3% | |
Ethnicity Black | 10.3% | |
Ethnicity Asian | 4.2% | |
Ethnicity Hispanic | 14.7% | |
Ethnicity Indian | 0.2% | |
Ethnicity Other | 5.1% |
Employment Rate in CT
Employed | 95.3% | |
Unemployed | 4.7% |
Educational Levels in CT
Bachelor's Degree | 21% | |
Associate's Degree | 7.4% | |
Graduate or Professional Degree | 16.6% | |
High School Graduate | 27.4% | |
Some College, No Degree | 17.5% | |
Percent Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 37.6% | |
Percent High School Graduate or Higher | 89.9% |
Industry in CT
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting and Mining | 0.4% |
Construction | 5.6% |
Manufacturing | 10.7% |
Wholesale Trade | 2.5% |
Retail Trade | 10.9% |
Transportation and Warehousing, and Utilities | 3.8% |
Information | 2.3% |
Finance and Insurance, and Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 9.2% |
Professional, Scientific and Management and Administrative and Waste | 11.2% |
Educational Services and Health Care and Social Assistance | 26.5% |
Arts, Entertainment and recreation and Accommodation and food Services | 8.6% |
Other Services, Except Public Administration | 4.5% |
Public Administration | 3.7% |
Housing in CT
Homes Rent | 67% | |
Homes Owned | 33% |
Data Sources : U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census, 2011-2015 American Community Survey, 2010 Census Gazetteer, GreatSchools, WalkScore, Bureau of Labor and Statistics, County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service, Veterans Administration (VA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Best places to Live in Connecticut
Title | Population | Median Home Price | Median Household Income |
---|---|---|---|
Bridgeport | 147,340 | $169,100 | $41,801 |
New Haven | 130,612 | $191,800 | $37,192 |
Stamford | 126,592 | $501,200 | $79,359 |
Hartford | 124,795 | $161,400 | $30,630 |
Waterbury | 109,551 | $134,500 | $40,467 |
Norwalk | 87,701 | $410,000 | $76,987 |
Danbury | 83,476 | $288,000 | $66,676 |
New Britain | 72,988 | $159,900 | $40,457 |
West Hartford | 63,288 | $313,500 | $86,569 |
Bristol | 60,554 | $194,600 | $61,478 |
Meriden | 60,439 | $179,000 | $54,588 |
West Haven | 55,189 | $200,800 | $50,846 |
Stratford | 52,316 | $249,900 | $66,886 |
Milford | 51,643 | $299,600 | $80,156 |
East Hartford | 51,137 | $165,400 | $48,369 |
Middletown | 47,218 | $226,800 | $63,691 |
Shelton | 40,783 | $343,200 | $86,870 |
Norwich | 40,254 | $176,400 | $50,078 |
Trumbull | 36,571 | $396,500 | $111,312 |
Torrington | 35,493 | $167,700 | $56,264 |